invertido
“invertido” means “invested” in Spanish (referring to money, time, or resources).
invested
Also: reversed, upside down
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Todo el dinero invertido en el negocio se perdió.
A2All the money invested in the business was lost.
El tiempo invertido en estudiar dará sus frutos.
B1The time spent (invested) studying will pay off.
La imagen se ve invertida a través de la lente.
B2The image looks upside down through the lens.
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Quick Quiz: invertido
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If you have a 'pirámide invertida', what does it look like?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin verb 'invertĕre', meaning 'to turn inside out' or 'to flip'. It is made of 'in-' (into) and 'vertere' (to turn).
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'invertido' the same as 'al revés'?
They are very similar! 'Al revés' is more common for daily objects (a shirt, a book), while 'invertido' is used for formal contexts (an image, an order, or money).
Does 'invertido' always mean money?
No. It can also mean flipped position or reversed order. However, in a business newspaper, it almost always refers to investments.
Can I use 'invertido' for a person?
In modern Spanish, avoid using it as a noun for people. Historically, it was an old-fashioned and often offensive way to refer to gay people. Stick to using it for things and money!